Quick Reference
Element Code: AC-041
Issue: Skip link points to non-existent target
Impact: Skip link fails
Fix: Fix target element
Detection: Manual testing
What Is This Issue?
Skip links must point to existing, focusable elements.
Why This Matters
Broken skip links fail keyboard users.
How to Fix
- Check target ID exists
- Add tabindex=-1 if needed
Tools
- Manual testing: Test skip link
TL;DR
Make sure skip links point to existing elements that can receive focus.
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